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Home of a Spitalfields weaver
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Home of a Spitalfields weaver
Interior of a Huguenot silk weavers home in Spitalfields, London, showing the weaver hard at work at his loom, while other members of the family work on frames and spools and two children sleep on the floor. Date: 1862
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1862 Floor Frames Hard Huguenot Loom Members Silk Sleep Spitalfields Spools Weaver
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This evocative image captures the daily life of a Huguenot silk weaver in the historic Spitalfields district of London during the year 1862. The interior of the humble home reveals a scene of industrious activity, as the weaver intently focuses on his loom, expertly weaving intricate patterns into the silk fabric. The room is filled with the necessary tools of the trade, including frames and spools, which are being worked on by other family members. The close quarters of the home are shared by all, with the children, likely too young to contribute to the family's livelihood, sleeping on the floor amidst the clutter. The Huguenots, French Protestant refugees, had been in London since the late 17th century and were renowned for their skills in silk weaving. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily lives of these hardworking individuals and their families, who played a significant role in the rich textile history of London.
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